Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the DowKuwait deal and the Companies’ responses to the recession Reach Featuring An exclusive interview which sees, Joe Chang, ICB global editor talking to Kevin Swift, chief economist with the American Chemistry Council. visit www.icis.com

Covering the "Distribution and Logistics" issue of ICIS Chemical Business, this week's broadcast features reports by logistics editor Elaine Burridge on Azelis' plans for the future; commodities editor Ivan Lerner has interviewed Chris Jahn, president of the National Association of Chemical Distributors; global editor John Baker reports on ICIS' recent survey about the supply chain crunch; and global editor Joseph Chang has visited Evonik's new facility in Alabama.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about The peoples’ choice for the most influential power player 2008 Reach: progress or log-jam? Production cutbacks at BASF, Arkema, Rhodia, Spolena, Solutia Restructuring plans at INEOS and others Basell re rated Huntsman’s court date 2009

Anna Jagger conversa com o Jorge Luiz La Porta, um director da Royalplas, sobre o impacto do crise financeiro no setor petroquímico no Brasil.”

Anna Jagger talks to Jorge Luiz La Porta, a director of Royalplas on the impact of the financial crisis on the Brazilian petrochemical sector.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about a tough week in the chemicals sector BASF and Dow’s view of trading INEOS and inventory costs Uptick in Asian polyolefins prices

Anna Jagger talks to Raul Arias and Bob Bauman of Nexant ChemSystems on the situation in Latin America.

Anna Jagger of ICIS talks to Mario Lindenhayn, vice president with responsibility for polyamide intermediates and solvents in Brazil.

This broadcast cover ICIS Chemical Business' Middle East issue, featuring reports by global editor Joseph Chang on Mideast polymer capacity, features editor Clay Boswell on the Israeli chemical industry and specialties editor Doris De Guzman on Abu Dhabi's alternative energy program.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about The economic situation and chemical companies’ response to it. Global economic stimulation packages Ineos integrating olefins and polymers businesses Iran’s plans for new capacity. www.icis.com

This week's podcast features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' Latin America issue. Along with an overview of the issue and commentary about the recent US presidential election by global editor Joseph Chang, fine chemicals editor Feliza Mirasol reports on Methanex's efforts to increase its natural gas resources in Chile, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner looks at how Peru is dealing with its dwindling guano resources.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about this week’s key chemicals industry news stories. Obama’s election and what it means for the chemicals sector Trading difficulties Sabic cuts engineering thermoplastics production by 20% Plant delays REACH could hit the European chemicals industry hard VOTE for your Chemical Industry Power Player 2008 on ICIS connect (http://www.icis.com/icisconnect/forums/p/1655/2127.aspx#2127)

This week features coverage of the "Construction" issue of ICIS Chemical Business, with reports by features editor Clay Boswell on concrete admixtures, and commodities editor Ivan Lerner on construction chemicals.

Looking at this issue's theme, Japan, global editor Joseph Chang gives and overview of the articles included, as specialties editor Doris De Guzman examines Japan's chemical industry's efforts to be "green."

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss Dow Chemical’s Q3 numbers The outlook and trading from BP, Conoco Phillips, Rohm and Haas Air Products Cautious optimism from the IMF and finally the German economy visit www.icis.com for more chemcials industry news

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about this week’s fall out from the stock market and credit crunches on the chemical sector now and in the next couple of months. Poland’s privatisation India changes regulatory landscape for production Reach: is a six week extension for pre-registration possible. More products added including vitamin A and graphite. More at www.icis.com

The innovation and coatings issue of ICIS Chemical Business is covered, with specialties editor Doris De Guzman discussing her visit to Rhodia's R&D center, and editor Feliza Mirasol looks at venture funds and start-ups in the chemical industry.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about How the ripples from the Credit Crisis are starting to lap at the business of chemistry Gazprom’s big plans for eastern Russia The European Union piling on uncertainty in the continent with a vote on emissions trading Job cuts and restructuring. John Baker joins the cast to talk about the ICIS Innovation Awards sponsored by Dow Corning. He announces the winners and explains how to enter next year.

John Baker tells us about the 2008 ICIS Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow Corning. Listen in for the winners in each category and how to enter next year's competition.

Will Beacham talks with Hans-Jorg Bertschi, CEO and president of Bertschi, at the EPCA cocktail party on the outlook for the chemical logistics sector, new product flows from the Middle East and driver shortages

Will Beacham talks with Paul Hodges, chairman of International eChem, on the mood of delegates at this year's EPCA meeting, the credit crunch and the high oil price, and advices on how to prepare for the downturn

This podcast features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business' "Health & Safety" issue, and features reports by Joseph Chang on increased safety for the prevention of dust explosions, Elaine Burridge on European chemical legislation and Ivan Lerner with a health, safety and environment (HSE) overview.

Along with an overview of the current issue of ICIS Chemical Business, which includes a petrochemicals, plastics and feedstocks outlook and the top companies to watch for in the upcoming year, this edition of ICIS radio Americas features markets editor Andy Brice discussing his article on the Top 10 global chemical companies with bureau chief Will Beacham

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key stories in the chemicals industry this week. Hurricane Ike and its aftermath The financial crisis and what it means for the chemical industry BASF’ impending purchase of Ciba Specialty Chemicals for $5.5bn

Global editor Joe Chang discusses the latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business, containing the ICIS Top 100, a list of the top global chemical companies, as well as how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have impacted the Top 100.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over ICIS annual coverage of the 100 biggest chemical companies in this week’s ICIS Chemical Business magazine.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk around some of the key issues of the week in the business of chemistry. Bayer invests in new polyurethane technology in Germany Dow hires JP Morgan to help dispose of acrylic latex operations ahead of Rohm and Haas purchase Restructing in the Polish chemical industry Hurricane Ike Visit www.icis.com

Commodities editor Ivan Lerner gives a brief overview of the September 8 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, which takes a look at chemical use by the automotive industry.

ICIS Chemical Business’ deputy editor spends a day with DHL Logistics driver, Stan Farren, hauling a load of phenol from Middlesbrough, northeast England, to Manchester in the northwest.  

This week, ICIS Chemical Business looks at textiles and fabrics. Global editor Joe Chang looks at the latest technical innovations in “smart” fabrics, and later, fine chemicals editor Feliza Mirasol discusses chemical innovation in the textile industry.

The latest issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the water chemicals market. Senior features editor Clay Boswell examines the expanding desalination market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman gives an overview of the global water treatment market.

In this coverage of the August 18 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, global editor Joe Chang interviews commodities editor Ivan Lerner about recent changes in the engineering and construction market, while markets editor Andy Brice interviews logistics editor Elaine Burridge about her article covering distillation capacity.

ICIS Chemical Business deputy editor Will Beacham interviews Dow Corning managing director Margaret Matthews about recruiting and retaining.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key issues of the week.

This week's ICIS Chemical Business focuses on chemical SMEs (small-to-mid-size enterprises), and global editor Joe Chang gives an overview how these smaller businesses can move faster than their larger counterparts.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key stories of the week. Ineos shutters plants in the North East of England Dow cuts back on PS in Ternuzen EU’s reach authority might run out of money in 2011 Equate delays PE expansion. Opec revises oil consumption forecast for 2008

This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industry in Asia, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman looks at Singapore's increased investment in consumer products businesses.

Global editor Joe Chang looks at the big Dow/Rohm and Haas deal, with editors Clay Boswell and Andy Brice discussing their articles for the current Electronic Materials issue of ICIS Chemical Business. Clay examines the organic electronic chemicals market, while Andy takes a look at consumer trends impacting the electronic chemicals market.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the big stories of the week Dow bids successfully for Rohm and Haas in $18bn deal Ashland bids for Hercules in $3bn Cal Dooley named as ACC president visit www.icis.com

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about Price rises Hunsman and Hexion Solutia looking at polyamide 6,6 business PKN Orlen CEFIC’s view of next six months VCI on Carbon trading

This week, global editor Joe Chang looks at Apollo Management and Hexion Specialty Chemicals trying to cancel their acquisition of Huntsman, and pharma editor Feliza Mirasol, in conjunction with the special reports on India for the July 7 issue of ICIS Chemical Business, examines the improved R&D processes of India's pharmaceutical industry.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about the business of the week Huntsman and Apollo in Court Wellman aims to leave bankruptcy US economy Credit crisis and product finance Major energy projects in the middle East Cefic and Reach

ICIS’ Anna Jagger talks with Peter Cartwright, executive director for environment, health and safety at Dow Corning about how his company sees sustainability and on investments in the silicon sector. The interview took place at the Green Supply Chain Summit in London in late June.

The June 23 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the soaps and detergents market, and specialties editor Doris De Guzman discusses her article regarding the importance of green certifications to the cleaning industry.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: The oil price Hexion, Huntsman and litigation Rhom and Haas’ restructure and ratings Drilling for oil in the US Lyondellbasell polypropylene compounding The base oil blues (for some)

The June 16 issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at agricultural chemicals.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk over key issues in the global chemical industry this week: The oil price and knock-on effects in chemicals Ineos credit outlook changes: S&P Mergers and Acquisitions A fine for a European sodium chlorate cartel Reach and a bigger role for lawyers

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through key news events in the global chemical industry this week. The oil price Dow Chemical Settles with Kreinberg and Reinhard CVC buys 25% of Evonic Jack Gerrard leaves the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for the American Petroleum Institute (API). visit www.icis.com for more

Marc Fermont, of Districonsult talks to Will Beacham about the challenges facing players in the global chemical distribution business.

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: the impact of the Chinese earthquake on the fertiliser and titanium dioxide markets Lanxess and Arkema bucking the trend and raising prices Chances of the Huntsman Hexion deal going ahead To donate to relief work in China and Myanmar/Burma visit http://www.icis.com/icisconnect/forums/the-chinese-earthquake-may-2008-587.aspx For more chemical industry news, information, and background go to www.icis.com

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: BP’s Texas City repercussions First quarter numbers from Rhodia, Akzo Nobel, Georgia Gulf, Ciba, Kazan Orgsintez debt ratings Bioethanol good or bad, the jury’s debating this week Cellulosic ethanol Dalem’s $888m Saudi deal win More on Abu Dahbi’s plans in petrochemicals

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about key chemical industry news from around the world. Oil Company profits The Ineos strike in the UK Sibur on the block visit www.icis.com

 

First quarter results from DuPont BASF Dow Eastman Merck Sibur’s Management want 70% in a buyout Bisphenol A in the US Strike at Grangemouth in the UK affects ethylene, propylene and polymers. UK gasoline prices could be hit

 

 

 

Looking at the economy. How do BASF, Shell, Ineos and ChemSystems see the next couple of years, we report back from the NPRA. What’s happening with RAG’s privatisation and who’s in the frame for BASF’s styrenics business. Alberta’s tar sands

Ivan Lerner, ICIS’ commodities editor talks to Nova’s Gran Thompson about the potential buried in Alberta’s oil sands.

 

In the week NPRA kicks off, Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss Wal-Mart starting chemicals screening, the US EPA's decision to test high volume inorganic chemicals and latest developments in the Middle East.

 

 

Andy Brice talks with Nick Savvides about the latest in chemical shipping trade worldwide, plus financial difficulties at SH Marine and Vinship's plans to diversify

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss GAIL and Reliance Industries' plans to pursue joint mega petrochemical projects, PetroVietnam taking an 18% stake in Long Son's petrochemical project in south Vietnam, ExxonMobil's plans to boost cracker capacity in Asia and the Middle East and Brazil's soaring ethanol output.

 

ICIS's Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss: Dow naming business units it could sell; Braskem completing Ipiranga Group deal; Huntsman studying global MDI expansion; Henkel selling Ecolab to pay for National Starch; and Blackstone mulling buying a stake in Evonik

Nigel Davis and Simon Robinson discuss: Dow naming business units it could sell; Braskem completing Ipiranga Group deal; Huntsman studying global MDI expansion; Henkel selling Ecolab to pay for National Starch; and Blackstone mulling buying a stake in Evonik

 

John Baker and Nigel Davis discuss: BASF's financial results for 2007, Gulf Petroleum's plans for an integrated oil, gas and petrochemicals complex in Malaysia, the sale of Rail4chem to France's Veolia Cargo and US toy retailer Toys"R"Us' plans to phase out phthalates

The latest chemical shipping news from ICIS, including a look at Camillo Eitzen's fourth quarter 2007 results

 

ICIS's Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: Total Petrochemicals' planned $1bn spend in 2008; the future of DSM's melamine assets at Geleen; Invista's new scavenger for PET; and consultancy McKinsey's predictions of white biotech sales reaching €125bn 'soon'

 

Solutia sues its bankers Big week for biofuels Duqm Celanese Q4 Nalco Q4

ICIS' Simon Robinson and Nick Savvides talk about the latest in chemical shipping, including the effect of Chinese New Year on trade, further expansion plans by the Port of Antwerp and Odfjell's financial results

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some of the key stories in the petrochmicals business this week. DuPont, Eastman, Chevron-Phillips and Air Products, what did their latest trading quarters look like and how well placed are they for the up coming economic slow down. Carbon Credits, what could the European Union’s plans for these mean for the petrochemicals business. www.icis.com www.icis.com www.icis.com

 

 

Ineos buys VAM and Ethyl Acetate from BP First signs of results from the fourth quarter of 2007 China to ban plastic bags New oil price forecast for 2008-01-11 Sir John Harvey Jones, former chairman of ICI dies. Air Products Weblink For more chemical industry news, information, pricing, intelligence, commentary and analysis visit www.icis.com www.icis.com www.icis.com

 

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some of the most important news stories from over the Christmas break. $100/bbl oil and its impact on petchems Takeover completions between Akzo Nobel and ICI, PPG and Sigma Kalon and Basell Lyondell 2007 as a record year for mergers and acquisitions in chemicals Will Petkim be privatised or not? Japanese firms interest in the Egyptian chemical sector

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through what lies behind key chemicals industry news stories at the end of 2007. Dow and PIC Evonik Clariant and Lanxess M&A Nufarm rebuffs ChemChina For news, chemical industry forecasts and much more visit www.icis.com

John Richardson’s letter from Singapore. This month John muses on the accuracy of petrochemical forecasts.

Commodities editor Ivan Lerner examines automotive applications for the chemical industry, including attempts to create a more environmentally friendly car

Kevin Swift, chief economist at the American Chemistry Council, talks with Nigel Davis about his predictions and forecasts for the US economy

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some key stories this week: The EC fines companies which ran a polychloroprene cartel, Dow Chemical announces more restructuring moves, UAP agrees to $2.6bn Agrium takeover Evonik sells Rutgers coal tar business to Triton LyondellBasell has levers to pull. go to www.icis.com for more chemicals news and information.

Discussion of the latest developments in the Middle Eastern chemical industry with editor in chief Joe Chang and head of custom publishing John Baker

Anna Jagger talks to Geraldo Markus, export and market planning manager, Ipiranga Petroquimica about the mood in the South American chemical industry, reorganisation at Ipiranga now it is part of Braskem.

Manoel Carnauba, Braskem vice president for basic petrochemicals talks to Anna Jagger at APLA ’07 about the strength of the dollar, cracker shut downs in 2008, and increased domestic competition

Anna Jagger conversa com o Geraldo Markus sobre os temas importantes para a industria petroquimica na America Latina

Anna Jagger talks on the sidelines of Apla ’07 with Vitor Mallmann, vice president of Unipar about his firm’s plans for joint ventures. For more on the APLA meeting visit www.icis.com

Anna Jagger talks on the sidelines of Apla ’07 with Vitor Mallmann, vice president of Unipar about his firm’s plans for joint ventures. For more on the APLA meeting visit www.icis.com

Anna Jagger talks to Ed Gartner, director, world petrochemicals, SRI consulting about South American petrochemical markets. For more on last week's APLA meeting visit www.icis.com

Each Year ICIS produces a list of the 40 most influential people in the global chemicals industry. If you think you know who our number 1 is this year, then email Simon.robinson@icis.com before 3 December 2007 with your answer and your name and address. If you win we’ll send you a bottle of champagne

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk about: Mexico’s phoenix is dead – Garcia Reach may hamper transhipments Venezuela targets petchem investments Shanghai Huayi to build $4bn base French Strikes threaten chemicals Oil price, Rhodia and price rises For much more chemicals news and information visit www.icis.com

John Richardson of ICIS Chemical Business and Asian Chemical Connections presents the first of a regular series of shows about issues affecting the asian chemical industry.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss BASF becoming a European Company Potash Corp of Saskatchewan planing $1.8bn expansion HowRegionalisation may affect Asia/US prices Lanxess stock Hexion’s third quarter profits For more chemicals industry information, news, comment and analysis visit www.icis.com

Ivan Lerner and Feliza Mirasol discuss the Latin American chemicals industry. Feliza looks at the pharma market and Ivan examines Argentina’s gas woes For more chemicals news, information and analysis visit www.icis.com

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: The ICI Akzo Nobel deal Gazprom’s downstream aspirations Bayer Materials Science job cuts $88bn Chemicals M&A in the first 9 months of 07 Exxon’s Jurong site to the firm’s largest integrated plant Visit www.icis.com for more chemicals news, pricing information, comment and analysis.

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: Solutia getting ready to climb out of bankruptcy protection IOC considering two projects Reliance’s plans for PTA and polyester plants in India Shells plans in Singapore Exxon’s plans in China Chinese vinyl exports to the Middle East more chemicals indutstry news and pricing information at www.icis.com

To mark the first special issue published in collaboration with Japan's The Chemical Daily, ICIS Chemical Business' commodities editor Ivan Lerner discusses with editor-in-chief Joe Chang the ways in which the West has learnt from Japan, and vice versa

Commodities editor Ivan Lerner talks with senior editor Clay Boswell about the pharma and fine chemicals industry in Central and Eastern Europe.

New Brunswick, New Jersey: Joe Chang, global editor of ICIS Chemical Business, speaks with Chris Cerimele, senior vice president at investment bank Lincoln International, on M&A in the fine chemicals industry and its impact on global sourcing

ICIS shipping editor Nick Savvides and markets editor Andy Brice discuss the latest from the chemicals shipping market, including this week the large quantities of methanol being shipped around the globe

Commodities editor Ivan Lerner and editor-in-chief Joe Chang discuss the turmoil in the financial makets and movement of the global stock markets

Simon Robinson and Graeme Patterson talk around key news stories in the global chemical industry this week. Work starts on a new propylene pipeline in Germany 12 Countries have failed to implement the SevesoII directive, five years after it came into force Petkim’s privatisation unfolds further with Azeri-Turkish-Bahraini consortium winning after protests in Turkey. For more chemical industry news, comment, pricing and analysis visit www.icis.com

This week we disclose the winners of ICIS Innovation Awards 2007 but first we talk about innovation in pharmaceuticals. For more on the awards visit www.icis.com

Simon Robinson talks around OM Group buying most of Rockwood electronics businesses, the vulnerability of the US Chemical industry to insider terrorist threats and Dow Chemical postponing a meeting with analysts. For more chemical industry news visit: www.icis.com

Jennifer Holmgren, director of UOP Renewable Energy and Chemicals talks with Joe Chang, editor, ICIS Chemical business about her firm’s approach to biofuels… You can read more about biofuels on The Big Biofuels Blog. Check that out too.

ICIS Chemical business looks at the business of biofuels in a special issue. We look at some of the factors affecting the business .

Running order Sabic is likely to head the bidding for DSM’s melamine business Reliance approves $3bn cracker unit DuPont says diversity is the key to biofuels FBI says terrorists target chemicals plants Check out ICIS-chemicals-confidential blog and www.icis.com for more news….

Andy Brice talks to Carl Roache, markets editor of the ICIS Phenol-Acetone Europe report, at the EPCA meeting in Berlin

Andy Brice at EPCA in Berlin talks to Paul Hodges of International eChem about the impact of the subprime lending scare on the chemical sector

ICIS radio takes a look at counterfeit pharmaceuticals and recent activity in the Singapore life sciences hub

Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: Ineos and Wilhemshaven, Ineos Nova and Sterling PPG sells fine chem. business Syngetna and Jubilant Orgaosyns in pyridienes deal DuPont to boost Kevlar with $500m investment Lanxess looks at expansion First Iranian PE in Antwerp Getting out of a sticky situation

Ivan Lerner presents Top ten players in the pharma industry. Top 100 chemical companies Sneak peek at movers and shakers Read more about these in the paper edition of ICIS Chemical Business of 17 September 2007, or online (subscription needed) at http://www.icis.com/v2/magazine/home.aspx

Running Order RAG changes its name to Evonik ahead of IPO in 2008 Blackstone buys 20% of Bluestar Sasol plans mega coal to chems plant, and much more Tatneft selects Fluor for $5.1bn refinery and petchem plant Coca-Cola starts PET recycling in the US Don’t forget ICIS’ Top 100 chemical companies listing out this week! See it at ICIS Chemical Business online and on paper

This week we look at chemical clusters, how countries attract internal investment and the difficutlies of shipping chemicals using different transport modes in Europe.

Running order Exxon Mobil to build mega cracker in Singapore Ineos completes purchase of Borealis stake in Noretyl, a Norwegian cracker China’s toy recalls and the coatings market Elementis sells pigments Johnson&Johnson takes red cross to court For more chemicals industry news visit www.icis.com

This week's edition focuses on health & safety, taking a look at risk communication in the chemical industry and the changing face of plant security in the US in the post 9/11 world

Akzo Nobel/ICI deal, China’s tainted toys, a fatal explosion in Russia, BASF and Lyondell in court, and the terrible threat to Gummi Bears.

This week ICIS takes a look at the problems and projects of China, including the construction of Beijing Olympic stadiums, plus China's tainted exports.

A look at the risks and rewards of private equity, plus a delve into the murky world of piracy and its impact on the chemicals industry

 

ICIS Chemical Business looks at how India's pharmaceutical industry is moving from generics to development, plus how the country is revving up its biofuels programs1

ICIS Chemical Business looks at how India's pharmaceutical industry is moving from generics to development, plus how Ithe country is revving up its biofuels programs

Running order Basell to buy Lyondell in $19bn deal BASF’s styrenics units for sale PPG Industries to buy Sigma Kalon Acetic acid outage hits Celanese ICI tidies up Dulux brand ownership in South Africa Do you think Basell will be paying too much for Lyondell? ICIS’ newest blogger Paul Hodges writing in the Chemicals and the Economy blog . You might be surprised by what he’s saying.

What does Paul Hodges, ICIS newest blogger, think about Len Blavatnic’s bid for Lyondell, listen here and read him on the Chemicals and the Economy blog: www.icis.com/blogs/chemicals-and-the-economy

We look at the factors driving the electronics chemicals market and what the new look ICIS Chemical Business magazine will bring to readers around the world.

How oil fats and waxes are becoming starting materials for jet fuel in the US and big changes with ICIS Chemical Business and ICIS Chemical Business Americas -- Joe Chang explains all.

John Baker of ICIS interviews Babette Pettersen of Dow Corning and Rob Kirschbaum of DSM about their companies’ approaches to innovation in the chemical sector

Hexion moves on Huntsman Arkema buys a business from Omya Pemex plans 3500 lay offs in Mexico Dow Chemical gets closer to India

ICIS’ Nigel Davis talks to Dimitry Konov, Sibur’s chief executive about his firm’s joint vinyls venture with Solvin and also plans for polymers in Russia.

 

Access Industries/Basell buys Huntsman BP Associated British Foods and DuPont in major UK biofuels expansion Solvay and Sibur in Russian vinyls venture Outlook for world chemicals economy 2007-06-29

ICI rejects Akzo Nobel’s bid Cerebus’ offer is unlikely to hold back RAG IPO Japan Fair Trade Commission fines two cartel players California makes E10 mandatory after 2009 Akzo Nobel plans Asian expansions Eni and UOP in Ecofining biofuel move 25 years of the CD

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 15 June 2007 Akzo Nobel on plans for its war chest and growth in China RAG IPO looks set fair despite Beijing’s bid to rein in undersized coal to chemicals projects Valspar plans to grow abroad ACC welcomes screening list

What's happening in the US adhesives and sealants markets, and how corn and cottonseed oil prices are moving

Ineos buys Borealis assets in Norway Sigma Kalon on the block Singapore’s methanol to olefins dream Bees can foil terror plots

Panellists at the ICIS Chemical Business Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals debate discuss whether REACH will deliver a better environment and better human health

Panellists at the ICIS Chemical Business Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals debate consider whether REACH will benefit the value chain

Panellists at the ICIS Chemical Business Registration Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals debate discuss how REACH will affect the business landscape

Ben van Beurden, Shell Chemicals’ executive vice president talks to Simon Robinson about the challenges facing the business and how he would like to shape the business under his tenure.

Increasing pressure on brominated flame retardants and moves in the chloralkalai market in North America.

Europe's creaking crackers and REACH

Matt Kovac, ICIS Chemical Business chief Asia correspondent talks about South East Asian Chemicals producers ideas for withstanding Middle Eastern Competition, and whether APIC is the forum to do it.

Merger special Mohamed Al-Mady’s Sabic is poised to buy GE Plastics narrowly beating Len Blavatnik, who was hoping to buy the business, with BASEL and is using Basel to bid for Lyondell. Meanwhile, Jim Radcliffe’s Ineos Capital buys Norsk Hydro’s polymers business renamed Kerling. More breaking news visit www.icis.com

ICIS Insight Asia’s John Richardson is on location at Apic in Taipei, Taiwan talking to Hiromasa Yonekura, president of Sumitomo Chemical about the need for emissions reductions post Kyoto, restructuring in the Japanese chemicals sector and his firm’s plans for more investment in the Middle East

ICIS Chemical Business America’s Ed Zwirn on location at New York City's Mandarin Oriental Hotel with Don Sheets, CFO and North American area president of Dow Corning talking about semi conductors and the Hemlock expansion.

ICIS Chemical Business, news editor, Jane Gibson talks to Detlef Kratz, BASF’s group vice president Asia Pacific chemicals about his firm’s growth plans in the region, which features products for downstream markets. He talks about solvent demand, production efficiency and plans for Nanjing.

This week we take a close look at technical and market developments in the cosmetics market and talk a little about a price rise in the separate MDI market for polyurethanes. We also feature reports from the recent in-cosmetics cosmetics exhibition in Paris, in mid April, on ICIS TV. You can see videos about cosmetics at: http://www.youtube.com/ICISTV ICIS TV is coming soon to iTunes

Running order Lanxess pursues Degussa Fireworks as Dow exchanges writs with dismissed executives Japanese chemical firms profitability increases Saudi Kayan IPO is a hit Saudi Arabia mulls two new economic zones Clariant sells unit to ICIG Germany’s biotech sector is growing rapidly BASF and bedbugs in Cincinnati. See www.icis.com for more chemicals news and information

Developments in biotechnology followed by the Jekyll and Hyde relationship between the chemicals industry and US economy

Hear about Eastman's new $100m PET plant in Columbia South Carolina. More details on www.icis.com and in the hard copy magazine ICIS Chemical Business Americas

Yara gets into bed with Libyan and Indian fertiliser partners German Chemicals companies report good first quarter Cognis to hive off process chemicals unit Chlorine cylendar theft worries congressmen German chemical contractors have record orders in 2006 David Beckham to promote Omega 3 fish oil from Findus

Will Beachman talks to Wilfred Haensel, executive director, Plastics Europe, about challenges facing the sector.